Left, top: A former candleworks is now part of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Left, bottom: Unique houseboats occupy moorings in Great Harbor.
Eel Pond Secrets Once safely inside protected Great Harbor, small boats can be tied up for short periods at the public pier adjacent to the launch ramp at the end of Albatross Street. The other option is to head for Eel Pond. The narrow entrance to the pond can be tricky to spot, but you’ll find it just west of the Landfall Restaurant. The drawbridge over the inlet opens every half-hour in summer, and you can tie up alongside the bulkhead while you wait. Inside Eel Pond, you can try to arrange for a slip at Woods Hole Marine or Pinky’s Marina. Skiffs and dinghies can also be left at the town docks on the western side of the pond at the end of MBL Street while you go ashore for a few hours. Anchoring is not allowed inside Eel Pond. If you have a larger vessel, check in with the folks at Woods Hole Marine to see if they have a mooring available inside Eel Pond or in Great Harbor. You can also anchor in Great Harbor, as long as you do not impede traffic in the fairway channel. Contact the harbormaster to be on the safe side. No matter how you find your way into Woods Hole, it’s worth the effort. From science to seafood, there’s much to discover about this overlooked village brimming with Cape Cod charm.
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